Defeat the Peak: Ben Nevis by Day: Trek challenge to UK

Defeat the Peak: Ben Nevis by Day

An incredible challenge to summit the UK’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. With spectacular views of the Scottish Highlands this is the ultimate UK trekking challenge.

You can also support Macmillan on their other Defeat the Peak challenges - take on Ben Nevis at Night, Snowdon at Night or Scafell Pike at Night!

1 days | UK | Challenging

How to fund your challenge

This page provides you details of the costs of your challenge.

The costs below are per person.

In Summary

Self funder

Pay a non-refundable registration fee of £40.00 when you book.

Then a balance of £115.00
(5 weeks before your challenge).

Raise as much as you can for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Minimum sponsorship

Pay a non-refundable registration fee of £40.00 when you book.

Raise a minimum of £250.00 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

In Detail

Self funder option

The full cost of this challenge is £155.00. You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £40.00 at the time of booking, and 5 weeks before departure (08/06/2024) you will be required to pay the final balance of your challenge costs (£115.00). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for Macmillan Cancer Support. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by Macmillan Cancer Support.

Minimum sponsorship option

You will be required to pay the non-refundable registration fee of £40.00 at the time of booking and raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £250.00 for Macmillan Cancer Support. You should send your sponsorship money to Macmillan Cancer Support as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£200.00) must be sent to the charity 7 weeks before departure (by 25/05/2024), and the remaining 20% (£50.00) within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 10/08/2024). If you have raised the necessary funds, Macmillan Cancer Support will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 49% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.

What's included?

Before you go

12.5% off Cotswold Outdoor, Snow + Rock, and Runners Need
Template press release
Fitness training notes
Sponsorship forms (online and hard copy)
A-Z of fundraising ideas
Risk assessment and emergency management planning
Public liability insurance
Discount on personal equipment from The Outdoor Shop, Outdoorhire, Cotswold Outdoor and Nomad Travel Stores

On your challenge

All challenge management before, during and post event
Full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies

What's not included?

Before you go

Any covid tests required for entry to any countries or places of interest on your challenge itinerary
Travel to and from the challenge start/finish point
Clothing and equipment listed on your Kit List

On your challenge

Personal spending money
Any other specific items listed as not included in your Trip Notes

The details

Fundraising deadlines

You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required must be sent to the charity 7 weeks before departure (by 25/05/2024), and the remaining 20% within 4 weeks of completing the challenge (by 10/08/2024). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your challenge costs. The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise.

Typical group size

The typical group size is 100 - 300 participants

Optional extras

Travel insurance

(*subject to availability)

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Defeat the Peak: Ben Nevis by Day

Sat 13 Jul 2024

In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

How to fund your challenge

In Summary

Self funder

Minimum sponsorship

In Detail

Self funder option

Minimum sponsorship option

What's included?

Before you go

On your challenge

What's not included?

Before you go

On your challenge

The details

Fundraising deadlines

Typical group size

Optional extras

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